How Did He Miss This?: Thick Callus On A Diabetic Foot

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Kevin E. Jefferson, DPM is a practicing podiatrist, foot surgeon, and wound care specialist licensed in Washington, DC, and Maryland. The content depicted on this channel consists of foot care provided to actual patients. All procedures shown should be performed by a licensed medical professional, and are not meant as a substitute for medical care or do-it-yourself instruction. This channel is for educational purposes only.
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[@miss30427]

Dr. Jefferson, it would be so easy if all of mankind could have health and mental care specialists like you. In all of your videos, I have not noticed one moment of narcissism or selfishness on your behalf. You give your patients insights into how to improve and take care of their feet. YOU are the ultimate podiatric specialist. Thank you from COLUMBUS, GA. 👋🏾😊🏆

[@rox2346]

Your patient is so fortunate to have you as a practitioner. I do, however, wonder why the MD who treats his diabetes does not check his feet diligently? He has had some heart issues, you mentioned. That is all the more reason he needs a comprehensive exam whenever the patient is treated for any other condition. Kudos to you as always! ❤

[@wanya_telborn]

Absolutely good point

[@figmo397]

Unfortunately, the MDs treating the diabetic patient are focused on other issues when treating this patient and frequently ignore the feet. I had a diabetic friend who came into the ER with diabetic foot ulcers, had a heart attack while in the ER, and instead was treated for his heart. Once his heart was stabilized, the doctor noticed that two of his ulcerated toes had become gangrenous and had to be removed.

[@allisnblain5437]

Most primary care docs do foot checks on diabetic patients….our office always does.

[@lynnchamberlin3516]

My doctor never checked my feet when I was an uncontrolled diabetic. My nail tech kept me updated on areas to watch for. Since gastric bypass no longer diabetic at all, but my doctor now checks my feet when I have my check up

[@BeingNancy]

I was diagnosed with diabetes a few years ago. My A1C was 1.0 above normal. Median FBS was in the 120s. He ordered Metformin to take. I have slowly lost weight, and brought my AIC down but still not normal My PCP always makes me take off my shoes and socks. He gives my feet a thorough exam, checking for open areas, and neuropathy. I'm an RN.( I left the field to work as a musician) My PCP gives me a list of do's and don't for my feet. I will never again get a pedicure in a salon that doesn't autoclave its tools or clean the basins between customers. Every woman enjoys a foot massage. My sweet husband does this every evening. Stay blessed. 💙💜🩷

[@joevalencic5275]

I'm 73 and was diagnosed by my primary care at the VA with type 2 diabetes in September of 2022. My neuropathy is not severe, so I am able to feel my feet well enough to notice any anomalies. After inspecting my feet, my primary care sent me to the podiatrist for a callus consultation, and I’m now on a twice per year, or as needed, schedule of evaluation of my feet. The podiatrist took care of a similar callus as you show here, and arranged for prosthetics to supply me proper footwear and insoles so that I can continue to comfortably walk 3 miles several times each week as part of managing my diabetes through diet and exercise, and without medication. The footwear makes it easier to get in those long walks in comfort. Thank you for your channel!

[@pattywilliams788]

Wow, I’m really happy that your patient discovered this and came to see you, Dr. Jefferson. Awesome job as always!

[@queenbee56100]

Thank you Dr. for being informative regarding our feet. Great work

[@linetta8662]

I Love how informative and clear he is with all his patients and it's Absolutely Amazing the results he gets from giving his care and undivided attention just sad it's not more Drs in all areas this passionate and caring 💕

[@marciadichiara5688]

The most kind dr and thorough

[@kathycuster1714]

Thank you for being a fantastic, compassionate care giver! I wish we could have more like you! God will bless you abundantly!

[@asprinkleofsugahcali5055]

Excellent! I ensure my Dad, who is a diabetic has his feet checked.

[@fizzypop1249]

Great work. Hope we see his follow up appointment next way. Lots of dry skin. Needs some scraping and filing, and your special foot lotion your sister makes 😊

[@sheraii]

Excellent work Dr. Jefferson! 👍🏽

[@eileenmetzkow8475]

Love your Videos and how you help your patients with great care and teaching. Bless you for all you do. 😊💕🙏🏼

[@tmoore7049]

Good thing he came for his appointment!

[@karenmartin2164]

You're the Best Dr. KEVIN!!!

[@shirleybezuidenhout2724]

Dr Jefferson that was marvellous how you got that core out, as you said had he come later it would have become worse. He obviously forgot to check his feet. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@velmamoorman7099]

Thank you for all that you do for your patients.

[@sonyaforeman7844]

Great work Dr. Jefferson.

[@lynetteyoung3743]

Good catch, Doc! I’m always impressed by your care and advice that you give to your patients!😊

[@cynthiaabney3265]

Thank you for all your hard work.❤

[@cathyolson5530]

Dr. Appreciate you, your care, concerns! Blessings!!

[@melviasheppard8466]

Heart surgery is more important than feet ! I’m so glad that your patient is feeling better and able to “take care of his feet” now ❣️🙏🏽

[@nitacollins9543]

Great Job Dr.Jefferson🎉🎉🎉

[@erimlucerna8809]

Very well done, Dr, J

[@bettylavergne3410]

Great care given and education! Bravo 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻‼️

[@suek6477]

Another good job by the good doctor. Thank you for posting.

[@resistor--1816]

Your videos are exceptional and educational. Good work ❤

[@colleenuchiyama4916]

Thank you so very much for stressing the importance of daily foot inspections. When I was 7, my mom, a type I diabetic, got a small cut on one of her toes. When I was 11, she died.and she still had that cut. She was vigilant and it never got necrotic or gangrenous. So thank you for this very important episode!

[@sunflowergrl79asmr86]

Oh man I am so sorry for your loss 😢

[@colleenuchiyama4916]

@@sunflowergrl79asmr86 thank you very much. As painful as this was, and continues to be, my solace is that my mother was a pioneer in type I diabetic medicine and therapies- one of the first people in the US to use insulin derived from pigs; one of the first to have open-heart surgery; one of the first to have corrective laser surgery. She was fearless and hopeful. She left huge shoes for me to fill.

[@sunflowergrl79asmr86]

@@colleenuchiyama4916 oh wow! you are most welcome 🤗 i understand how you feel I really do. God bless you

[@kimberlystone3987]

Great work Dr❤

[@emom358]

I'm not diabetic, but I do have neuropathy from back issues. I check my feet daily mostly because of you and other doctors. Please keep up the good work.

[@carolyncruse5495]

Great job Doc

[@lasandralucas7314]

Excellent work 👏🏾.

[@alesiaja1647]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@michelleshelby6247]

Wow. That was a big core. I did not expect that. As always, great work.

[@octavialuci275]

Good catch! He really should listen and check his feet daily. We check our diabetic patients feet every shift.

[@mamm7223]

It's a good thing you are his doctor!!

[@susiemalphurs5212]

Thank you for this info!

[@happygrandma4ruthP]

I can't imagine no feelings in my feet. Great video as always 😊

[@patriciacrawford9868]

Thank you for the reminder

[@JediFight]

You do a great job, always.

[@lilaudrey8]

So glad he came in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@christinemorris8578]

Great close ups. Very satisfying !

[@lindaSee89]

Thanks Doc

[@berthagreen1620]

Ouch , weird how they don’t feel pain at all. Great work again Doc.

[@suzanneciminelli1159]

Your , a good good Doctor

[@karisteinbacher4535]

Great learning vidio

[@josepharsenault1050]

Thanks for all you there brother you’re the best I just checked my feet they’re OK I hope now go to the VA podiatrist are OK. Thank you very much appreciate that.O

[@monikabond2359]

Ha. Here in rural Arizona, the only thing we find in our shoes sometimes is a scorpion-So I always shake them out. Comes with the territory!🦂

[@DCFootDoctor]

😳🦂

[@TsKitchenCookingChannel242]

❤❤❤YOUR CHANNEL!!!!!!!

[@kirkboswell2575]

As a retired rehab nurse, I'll add that those same instructions apply to spinal cord injury patients. Think about it. The signal pathway for nerve conduction gets disrupted - diabetes or spinal cord injury is irrelevant. It's the signal disruption that's important. While the brain no longer receives signals from the affected part, the BODY still recognizes those noxious stimuli and reacts accordingly.

[@HelenCamile63]

Just in time!

[@billpotmesil]

Wow! Way cool! Good deal!

[@RockoHardest-tj3dk]

Keep movinn

[@britt8637]

I had a client recently that had this. I first met her in November 2023. Last month I went to her and she didn’t know the small hole I told her about was now so deep I could put my pinky finger an inch into her foot. I sent her immediately to the urgent care

[@ginsugray5469]

My dad lost his leg because of something exactly like this. It was on the pad of his middle toe. Diabetes, man. Gotta watch it like a hawk.

[@MH_Prof]

My diabetic father went from shoes that rubbed his toe to a blister to an ulcer to a sore to osteomyelitis to an amputated foot to an amputated leg to death in a very short period of time.

[@yoonsuho]

시원해지는 영상입니다.

[@user-ix9tv8dh6g]

Здорово.👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@heathersmith4774]

Do you feel that metformin is part of the cause of neuropathy in the feet?

[@menfreya1591]

That must be a relief to have removed!

[@carolbamforth7475]

Diabetes and feet are extremely important to keep track of, or loss of limbs can be a result.

[@brmam1385]

As a person post open heart surgery I can attest to the fact that bending over to tie shoelaces, check the bottom of my feet, that wasn’t happening for a good 3 months!

[@aleciabrown822]

I am a diabetic in last week I step on a mosquito coil stand it went into my foot so I burned it with black shoes polish and now it is healed

[@Starsk25]

I can't really see the bottom of my feet though. I see my doctor next week, I'll have him look.

[@twanawesometv7969]

Yes from a diabetic to another please see a doctor they're there to help you not to hurt you stay ahead of diabetes follow your doctors instructions take care of your feet

[@allendowning470]

I have permanent vertigo and low blood pressure. It's really hard to take care of my feet. I bend over and pass out!

[@patrice1380]

Looks painful 😢

[@margaretdillinger5090]

I’m confused about something so could you help ? Neuropathy? A dear friend’s husband had neuropathy but he was in constant pain with nerve pains, burning etc.. This poor gentleman had a huge callus/corn but had no feeling in his feet. Many patients you take of have that no feeling which call neuropathy. So, does it start out with the nerve pain n burning or do some people go straight to no feeling in their feet? Very confused. The soles of my feet are so sensitive lately but I’ve always had to be careful of the texture of my socks or shoes( no crocks or shoes with any texture inside). Now I’m having trouble with the texture of my washcloth on the bottom of my feet. So is that a sign of neuropathy? Or is that just another annoying thing coming from my fibromyalgia?

[@mjbe]

Regular person like you here. Yes, it can start different ways and change with time, and is very common after people have diabetes for a long time. Neuropathy means something like nerve damage/disease, so it can mean being over-sensitive OR not sensitive enough. There are multiple different things your nerve cells can detect, like heat, pressure, pain, so neuropathy can include burning or loss of pain sensation or increased/unprovoked pain sensation. No one can actually diagnose you on KZbin, at least not in the USA, where I am: laypeople like us don't know enough and state laws require medical doctors to meet requirements before giving a diagnosis, such as examining you themselves. (This is why you will see so many disclaimers about videos not being medical advice, for education or entertainment only.) If you already know you have fibromyalgia, which seems to have some nervous system involvement, then maybe it is related and whatever professional helps you with that seems like a logical person to ask first to check on your situation. That sounds pretty frustrating to be sensitive to your washcloth, though! I hope you find a way to be less uncomfortable.

[@brownleeal]

I’m pretty sure I saw another one that wasn’t raised. At 4:54

[@achaney]

Somebody PLEASE get that man some lotion ASAP!!!!

[@pamelawalker3085]

♥♥♥

[@SometimeAgo65]

My husband had what he thought was a callous and he picked and messed with it for months. It became too painful so he went to hmthe foot Dr. Turned out to be a cyst

[@suzanrudulph4141]

👍😊

[@rosariodagosto6484]

WHO PAYS FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT IN AMERICA ?? IM IN AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺

[@mohammedhoosenebrahim9516]

Why no gloves bro ?

[@loriethomas169]

Tbat man needs moisturizer every day

[@patrice1380]

Did U soak his foot

[@DCFootDoctor]

For 10 minutes

[@simplesuzzie4628]

❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏

[@miss30427]

👨🏿‍⚕️Dr. Jefferson, again I plead with you to clone your professional self and send your podiatric back-up to the Fort Moore-Columbus, Ga., area. Please. Please.🙏🏽 Please.

[@user-hf2lu2ne2y]

00:00 wallmart people?

[@beautyis30]

Who breathing so hard?

[@stoicspawn3936]

Stop drinking alcohol. Helps a lot